ODM Deputy Chair Addresses Claims of Planning to Join Kalonzo's Party
The clarification is aimed at quelling rumours of Otiende's standing within the party at a time when ODM is facing internal wrangles, particularly among members of the higher ranks...
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Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo, who serves as the ODM Deputy Party leader, has strongly refuted claims circulating online that the Luo community will support Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in the 2027 general elections. He labeled these claims as fake propaganda aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
- Otiende Amollo dismissed a widely shared graphic attributing a quote to him about the Luo community's support for Kalonzo Musyoka due to his alleged loyalty to Raila Odinga.
- The fake post also suggested Amollo was criticizing Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga for siding with President William Ruto.
- Amollo previously clarified on January 12 that he did not boycott the ODM Central Committee meeting as he is not a member of that committee.
- These clarifications come amid internal wrangles within ODM concerning their prospects for the 2027 elections and collaboration with President Ruto's camp.
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